Ham and Cheese Quiche Ingredients
You need flour, sugar, salt, and unsalted butter for the crust. For the quiche mixture, you need unsalted butter, ham, onion, garlic, dried parsley, dried marjoram (or oregano), eggs, heavy cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack Cheese, broccoli florets, ground mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Recipe Tips
If preparing the homemade pie crust, chill the dough twice for at least an hour each time, once after mixing the pie crust and the other after shaping the pie crust in the pie plate.
Before baking, weigh down the pie crust with beans, rice, or pie weights. Fill the pie shell most of the way up so the sides don’t slouch. Even a frozen pie crust needs pie weights.
Use freshly grated cheese because the flavor is much better, and you will not add extra preservatives.
Do not overbake the quiche. Insert a knife in the center, and if it comes out clean, then the quiche is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you freeze quiche?
It is best to bake and then freeze as handling it in the freezer is easier. Bake just until done and let cool completely. Place on a cookie sheet in the freezer until frozen. This technique is also known as flash freezing. Once the quiche is frozen, double-wrap it in plastic wrap with a top layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. When reheating, do not thaw. Just take the ham and cheese quiche from the freezer, cover it loosely with aluminum foil, and pop it in a 325-degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Can I make this quiche with a frozen pie crust?
Pierce the bottom and sides of the frozen crust with a fork to prevent air pockets from forming. Cut a 13-inch circle out of parchment paper. Gently press it into the pie plate and fill the pie shell with rice or beans, making sure to fill it most of the way up. Prebake the crust at 400 degrees for 7-8 or until just beginning to brown. Let the pie crust cool for a few minutes before adding the egg mixture.
Can I use other ingredients to make different flavored quiche?
Try other cheeses like Swiss cheese or Gruyere cheese. Substitute crispy cooked bacon or cooked breakfast sausage for the ham. Or try sauteed spinach, green onions, asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes.
